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SDI (engine)
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The SDI engine is a design of naturally aspirated (NA) direct injection diesel engine developed and produced by Volkswagen Group for use in cars and vans,
along with marine engine (Volkswagen Marine)[1][2] and Volkswagen Industrial Motor[3] applications.

The SDI brand name (derived from "Suction Diesel Injection" or "Suction Diesel Direct Injection", the latter a translation of the German: Saugdiesel Direkt
Einspritzung)[4][5][6] was adopted in order to differentiate between earlier and less efficient indirect injection engines, called SD[4] or "Suction Diesel", which
were also produced by Volkswagen Group.

SDI engines are only produced in inline or straight engine configurations; and as they originate from a German manufacture, are designated as either R4 or R5,
taken from the German: Reihenmotor. They are available in various displacements (from 1.7 to 2.5 litres), in inline-four (R4 or I4) and inline-five (R5 or I5), in
various states of tune, depending on intended application.

The SDI engine is generally utilised in applications where reliability and fuel economy are of primary concern. These engines lack any type of forced induction,
hence the use of 'suction' in the title, and as such, their power output is lower when compared with a similar displacement turbocharged engine. For example, the
2.0 SDI engine fitted to the Volkswagen Golf Mk5 has a peak power output of 55 kilowatts (75 PS; 74 bhp); whereas the same engine in Turbocharged Direct
Injection (TDI) form is rated at 103 kilowatts (140 PS; 138 bhp) or 125 kilowatts (170 PS; 168 bhp), depending on specifications. This clearly shows that
turbochargers provide more power and torque.

Contents
1 SDI engines and applications
2 Lubricants
3 SDI vs other VW Group diesel engines
4 References
5 External links

SDI engines and applications

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SDI engines: specifications, performance and applications[7][8]

designation
engine peak power max. torque notable
model or ID notes & application(s)
displacement at rpm (Directive 80/1269/EEC) at rpm design features
code(s)
automotive engines
1.7 SDI AHB, AHG, 1,716 cubic 44 kW (60 PS; 59 bhp) @ 4,200 115 Nm (85 lbfft) Bosch VP37 (German: Volkswagen Lupo, SEAT Arosa,
AKU, AKW centimetres @ 2,200 VerteilerPumpe) Volkswagen Polo (some markets),
(104.7 cu in) electronic distributor Volkswagen Caddy Typ 9K
injection pump
1.9 SDI ASY, AEY, 1,896 cubic 47 kW (64 PS; 63 bhp) @ 4,200 125 Nm (92 lbfft) Bosch VP37 Volkswagen Polo Mk3, Volkswagen
AGD centimetres @ 1,600-2,800 (VerteilerPumpe) Polo Classic, Volkswagen Golf Mk3,
(115.7 cu in) electronic distributor Volkswagen Caddy Typ 9U/9K, SEAT
injection pump Inca, koda Octavia (Mk1), koda
Fabia, Volkswagen Bora (some
markets), Volkswagen Jetta Knig,
Volkswagen Jetta Pionier
1.9 SDI AGP, AQM 1,896 cubic 50 kW (68 PS; 67 bhp) @ 4,000 133 Nm (98 lbfft) Bosch VP37 Volkswagen Polo Mk3, Volkswagen
centimetres @ 1,800 (VerteilerPumpe) Golf Mk4, Volkswagen Caddy Typ
(115.7 cu in) electronic distributor 9U/9K, SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Inca,
injection pump SEAT Len Mk1 (1M), koda
Octavia (Mk1) Volkswagen Bora
(some markets)
2.0 SDI PD BDJ, BST 1,968 cubic 51 kW (69 PS; 68 bhp) @ 4,200 140 Nm (103 lbfft) Bosch Pumpe Dse Volkswagen Caddy Typ 2K
centimetres @ 2,200-2,400 technology
(120.1 cu in)
2.0 SDI PD BDK 1,968 cubic 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 4,200 140 Nm (103 lbfft) Bosch Pumpe Dse Volkswagen Golf Mk5
centimetres @ 2,200-2,400 technology
(120.1 cu in)
2.5 R5 SDI AGX 2,461 cubic 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) 160 Nm (118 lbfft) Inline-five engine, Volkswagen LT28 and LT35 vans
centimetres Bosch VP37 (05/96-04/01)
(150.2 cu in) (VerteilerPumpe)
electronic distributor
injection pump
marine engines
1.9 SDI SDI 40-4,[9]1,896 cubic 29 kW (39 PS; 39 bhp) @ 2,600 / 126 Nm (93 lbfft) @ 2,000 / Bosch VP37 Small motor cruisers. Optional
[1]
SDI 50-4,[10] centimetres 37 kW (50 PS; 50 bhp) @ 3,000 / 130 Nm (96 lbfft) @ 2,000 / (VerteilerPumpe) connection for heater core or hot
SDI 60-4[11] (115.7 cu in) 44 kW (60 PS; 59 bhp) @ 3,600 129 Nm (95 lbfft) @ 2,000 electronic distributor water preparation for use in sailboats
injection pump
2.5 R5 SDI SDI 55-5,[12] 2,461 cubic 40 kW (54 PS; 54 bhp) @ 2,500 / 155 Nm (114 lbfft) Inline-five engine, Yachts and motor cruisers
[1][2]
SDI 75-5[13] centimetres 55 kW (75 PS; 74 bhp) @ 3,600 @ 2,250 Bosch VP37
(150.2 cu in) (VerteilerPumpe)
electronic distributor
injection pump
industrial engines (80/1269/EEC-rated)
1.9 SDI 430/BXT 1,896 cubic 30 kW (41 PS; 40 bhp) Bosch VP37 Volkswagen Industrial Motor
centimetres (VerteilerPumpe)
(115.7 cu in) electronic distributor
injection pump
1.9 SDI 444 1,896 cubic 44 kW (60 PS; 59 bhp) @ 3,600 130 Nm (96 lbfft) Bosch VP37 Volkswagen Industrial Motor
[3] centimetres @ 2,200 (VerteilerPumpe)
(115.7 cu in) electronic distributor
injection pump

Notes: Volkswagen Marine engines were originally rated according to Directive 80/1269/EEC. However, some are now being rated to ISO 8178-4.

Lubricants
Like their related Volkswagen Group Turbocharged Direct Injection diesel engines, Volkswagen AG requires that motor oil lubricants for SDI engines must only
meet VW505.00, 505.01, 506.00, 506.01, or 507.00 officially approved standards.[14] 'Generic' oil standards such as the American Petroleum Institute 'API',[15] or
European Automobile Manufacturers Association 'ACEA'[16] are not recognised, nor approved by VW - so oils bearing these generic approvals must not be used,
except when the oil has also been granted one of the specific VW approvals.

Many formulations of motor oils from most brands are now "VW Approved" to the above standards. However, there does exist a few unapproved 'off brands' that
print the VW number on the label, effectively 'claiming' to meet the said standard, but hide in small type the word "recommended". Volkswagen AG only carries
out in-house testing on motor oils to grant the necessary approvals; if Volkswagen AG, therefore, has not carried out such tests (or if a submitted oil has failed
their tests), Volkswagen AG will not grant approval. Volkswagen Germany (and Volkswagen of America) freely publish up-to-date lists of currently approved oils
on their respective websites, along with the technical resource, erWin.[17] Volkswagen AG does not permit any independent testing facility to grant their own VW
standards.

All SDI-engined models with "LongLife Servicing", "Extended Service Intervals", "ESI", or "WIV", must be run on official 'LongLife' lubricants, namely
VW506.00 (for non-PD), VW506.01 (for PD), or the very latest VW507.00.[14] Again, other 'generic' longlife lubricants (or those longlife standards granted by
other manufacturers such as General Motors,[18] BMW[19] or Mercedes-Benz[20]) should not be used, unless they also have the official relevant VW LongLife
approval.

SDI vs other VW Group diesel engines

The following table contains a selection of current and historical Volkswagen Group compression-ignition SDI diesel engines for comparison of performance and

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operating characteristics with other naturally aspirated and forced induction engines of the same capacity:

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MEP
engine max. rpm max. rpm specific max
max @
engine engine configuration power: for torque: for power: operating dates
valvetrain MEP: max.
model displacement & diesel fuel kW max. Nm max. kW/L revs: installed
bar power:
system (PS) power (ftlbf) torque (PS/L) rpm
bar
inline 4, indirect
injection Polo 2, 2F
1,391 cc 8v 35 82 2,700 - 25.2
1.4 SD mechanical 4,500 5,000 late 1980s -
(84.9 cu in) SOHC (48) (60) 3,500 (34.5)
distributor early 1990s
injection pump
inline 3, turbo
direct injection Polo
mechanically Bluemotion,
1,422 cc pressurised, 12v 59 195 41.5 first
1.4 TDI 4,000 2,200
(86.8 cu in) electrically SOHC (80) (144) (56.3) generation
triggered 2006 -
pumpe-duse unit 2010
injectors
inline 4, indirect
injection
1,716 cc 8v 42 103 24.5 10/1986-
1.7 D mechanical 4,500 2,800
(104.7 cu in) SOHC (57) (76) (33.2) 05/1992
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, direct
injection
1,716 cc 8v 44 115 25.6 07/1996-
1.7 SDI electronic 4,200 2,200
(104.7 cu in) SOHC (60) (85) (35.0) 07/2005
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, indirect
injection
1,896 cc 8v 47 124 2,500- 24.8
1.9 D mechanical 4,300
(115.7 cu in) SOHC (64) (91) 3,200 (33.8)
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, indirect
injection
1,896 cc 8v 36 121 19.0 current
1.9 SD electronic 3,000 1,800
(115.7 cu in) SOHC (49) (89) (25.8) (Industrial)
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, direct
injection
1,896 cc 8v 50 133 26.4
1.9 SDI electronic 4,000 1,800 current
(115.7 cu in) SOHC (68) (98) (35.9)
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, indirect
injection
1,896 cc 8v 55 150 29.0
1.9 TD mechanical 4,200 2,000
(115.7 cu in) SOHC (75) (111) (39.6)
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, direct
injection
1,896 cc 8v 66 210 34.8
1.9 TDI electronic 3,750 1,900
(115.7 cu in) SOHC (90) (155) (47.5)
distributor
injection pump
inline 4, direct
1,896 cc injection 8v 96 310 50.6
1.9 TDI PD 4,000 1,900 current
(115.7 cu in) Pumpe Dse (PD) SOHC (131) (229) (69.1)
Unit Injector
inline 4, direct
1,968 cc injection 8v 55 140 27.9
2.0 SDI PD 4,200 2,400 current
(120.1 cu in) Pumpe Dse (PD) SOHC (75) (103) (38.1)
Unit Injector
inline 4, direct
2.0 TDI PD 1,968 cc injection 8v 103 320 52.3
4,000 1,800 20.43 15.70 current
140 PS (120.1 cu in) Pumpe Dse (PD) SOHC (140) (236) (71.1)
Unit Injector
inline 4, direct
2.0 TDI PD 16v 1,968 cc injection 16v 125 350 1,800- 63.5
4,200 current
170 PS (120.1 cu in) Pumpe Dse (PD) DOHC (170) (258) 2,500 (86.4)
Unit Injector
inline 4, direct
2.0 TDI CR 16v 1,968 cc 16v 125 350 1,750- 63.5
injection 4,200 current
170 PS (120.1 cu in) DOHC (170) (258) 2,500 (86.4)
common rail (CR)
inline 5, direct
injection
2.5 R5 SDI 2,461 cc 10v 55 155 22.3 02/2002-
electronic 3,600 2,250
75 PS (150.2 cu in) SOHC (75) (114) (30.5) current
distributor
injection pump
engine engine engine valvetrain max. rpm max. rpm specific max MEP @ max dates
model displacement configuration power: for torque: for power: MEP: max. operating installed
& diesel fuel kW max. Nm max. kW/L bar power: revs:
system (PS) power (ftlbf) torque (PS/L) bar rpm

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MEP
engine max. rpm max. rpm specific max
max @
engine engine configuration power: for torque: for power: operating dates
valvetrain MEP: max.
model displacement & diesel fuel kW max. Nm max. kW/L revs: installed
bar power:
system (PS) power (ftlbf) torque (PS/L) rpm
bar
inline 5, direct
2.5 R5 TDI CR 2,461 cc 10v 120 350 48.8
injection 3,500 2,000 current
163 PS (150.2 cu in) SOHC (163) (258) (66.3)
common rail (CR)
inline 5, direct
2.5 R5 TDI PD 2,461 cc injection 10v 128 400 52.0
3,500 2,000 20.43 17.84 current
174 PS (150.2 cu in) Pumpe Dse (PD) SOHC (174) (295) (70.7)
Unit Injector
engine engine engine valvetrain max. rpm max. rpm specific max MEP @ max dates
model displacement configuration power: for torque: for power: MEP: max. operating installed
& diesel fuel kW max. Nm max. kW/L bar power: revs:
system (PS) power (ftlbf) torque (PS/L) bar rpm

References
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Retrieved 4 November 2009.
2. "Boat engines from Volkswagen Marine - Self-study programme M001 - Design
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Retrieved 18 February 2010.
3. "The SDI 1.9 Industrial Engine" (PDF), mi-uk.com, Volkswagen AG, March 2005,
retrieved 4 November 2009
4. "Volkswagen Caddy owners manual, RHD models", Volkswagen AG, 2000
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Retrieved 18 February 2010.
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Retrieved 18 February 2010.
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Retrieved 18 February 2010.
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External links
VolkswagenAG.com (http://www.VolkswagenAG.com) - Volkswagen Group corporate website
Wikimedia Commons has
Polkowice (Poland) Plant Sustainability site - engine plant (http://www.volkswagen.com/vwcms/master_public media related to
/virtualmaster/en2/unternehmen/mobility_and_sustainability0/regionen/Europa/Polkowice.html) Volkswagen Group engines.

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